EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THB6 Silk Embroidered Textiles incl. Rank Badge
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
About Auction
LiveJul 12, 2025
Live Auction at our Knoxville Gallery featuring 1,175 lots from fine Southern estates and private and museum collections. Sale begins Sat. July 12 at 9 AM with lots #1-753 and continues Sun. July 13 at 1 PM with lots #754-1175 (scroll down for separate catalog). Estates represented include Ervin and Jane Entrekin, Nashville; Walter and Dr. Mary Schatz, Nashville; Dr. Lawrence Wolfe, Nashville; John Z. C. Thomas, Knoxville; Florence F. Johnston, Knoxville; plus deaccessioned objects from the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Arkansas Museum of Art, and the Hunter Museum of Art. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
View Full Catalog (750)
- Lot Description
Six (6) Chinese silk embroidered textile items including 1 Paradise Flycatcher rank badge (9th rank) with gold metallic threads on blue silk ground (12 in x 11 1/2 in); 1 badge with clouds and sun on brown silk ground (10 in x 11 in); 1 horizontal textile or runner comprising three panels with floral and figural decoration on red ground (54 in x 16 in ); 1 dark blue silk jacket embroidered with depictions of flowers, clouds, and precious objects (45 in across arms/shoulders) and 1 yellow silk skirt, designed for a wide waist, plus 1 matching panel, both embroidered with intricate blue floral designs. All items appear to date early 20th century or earlier.
Condition
All items are in good to fair condition, showing multiple signs of age. Flycatcher rank badge has some fraying to ground and threads. Other badge has staining to back but threads and ground are largely intact. Red runner has scattered spots/stains to ground and separation to trim at some areas. Jacket has some significant fraying to ground and threads, particularly to front and shoulders. Skirt has fraying at black silk gore strips but the embroidery itself is in very good condition. Matching panel has some losses to yellow ground.
- Provenance
Estate of Judge John Nixon, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Shipping Info
-
The UPS Store of Bearden
Contact – Joe 865-584-0081 (press 5)
fax 865-584-0094
store2630@theupsstore.com
The UPS Store of Northshore Knoxville
Contact – Eve 865-951-2499
store6461@theupsstore.com
John & Max Express LLC
NOTE: large items & white glove delivery services only (driving range limitations may apply)
Contact – Yev 865-230-1567
johnmaxexpress@gmail.com
Package Manager
(FedEx, USPS, DHL) Offers crate & large freight services
Contact – Burak 865-584-3000
Email: info@PackageManager.net
-
- Buyer's Premium
